GUELPH – The Grove Guelph Wellington opened its fourth youth wellness hub on June 21 – this one on the University of Guelph campus, but it’s there to serve all youth in the city, not just university students.
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Advisory committee presents plans for Indigenous Gathering Circle
ABOYNE - Wellington County's Indigenous Advisory Committee made plans for an Indigenous Gathering Circle at the Wellington Place campus public for the first time in an online presentation on June 20.
Old Groves hospital likely to be demolished
ELORA – Groves Memorial Community Hospital CEO Angela Stanley said the province will stop paying for the former hospital site in Fergus - now called Legacy Groves - by fiscal year-end in March 2023.
Weiner dog race to be held at Grand River Raceway
ELORA – The Weiner Dog Race will return to the Grand River Raceway (GRR) on July 15.
Police beat: Record checks go online
ORILLIA – The OPP has moved record checks online.
Man robbed business with handgun: Guelph Police
GUELPH – Police here are investigating after a south-end business was robbed on June 20 by a man…
Over 40 charges laid in commercial vehicle blitz
GUELPH – A total of 42 charges were issued during a commercial vehicle safety blitz here on June 16, including the driver of one large truck who was taken off the road for three days for having alcohol in his system.
Waste sites closed for staff training on June 29
WELLINGTON COUNTY - The County of Wellington solid waste services division is advising the public that all county waste facilities will be closed on June 29 for staff training.
Ribbon cutting ceremony held for Furever Country Grooming
DRAYTON – Furever Country Grooming held a ribbon cutting ceremony on June 17. From left: …
UGDSB to launch Student Census this fall
GUELPH – This fall, the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) is launching the “UGDSB Counts Student Census.”
EWFHT offers free virtual workshops
ERIN – The East Wellington Family Health Team is offering a couple of free virtual workshops:…
Scott Gerrie Memorial Tournament returns to Fergus this weekend
FERGUS – Teams from across Ontario will return to Fergus as the Centre Wellington Minor Lacrosse Association (CWMLA) hosts the Scott Gerrie Memorial Tournament this weekend.
Ennotville Historical Library hosting Strawberry Social
ENNOTVILLE – After a two-year pause the Ennotville Historical Library is bringing back its annual calendar of community events, beginning with a Strawberry Social on June 26 at 6:30pm.
Freedom from Addiction Golf Classic tees off on July 15
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The second annual Freedom from Addiction charity golf tournament is returning to Ariss Valley Golf and Country Club.
County recognized by waste association
WELLINGTON COUNTY - The Municipal Waste Association (MWA) recognized Wellington County’s Solid Waste Services (SWS) on May 26, with three awards for innovative promotional and educational (P&E) materials.